Louisian Relief Fund
The Louisian Relief Fund was a humanitarian initiative established by the Department of State of Nouvelle Alexandrie in 1736 AN in response to the reported discrimination and poverty faced by the Louisian people in the United Principalities of Cibola.[1]
The fund was created following the publication of Wolfgang Arnholtz's exposé "The Plight of the Louisians", which brought international attention to the Louisians' situation. Its primary objectives were to provide financial assistance, medical aid, and educational support to Louisian communities, as well as to facilitate the relocation of Louisians to Nouvelle Alexandrie if they chose to emigrate.
The fund received significant support both domestically and internationally. Oportia and Natopia, close allies of Nouvelle Alexandrie with significant Alexandrian populations, pledged substantial contributions to the fund, demonstrating solidarity with the Louisian cause. Additionally, private citizens within Nouvelle Alexandrie made generous donations, reflecting widespread public sympathy for the Louisian plight. The fund was managed by a board of trustees appointed by the Department of State, which oversaw the allocation of resources and ensured transparency in its operations.
The fund was closed at the end of 1737 AN, with its remaining assets of NAX€ 215 million transferred to the Louisian Community Development Trust in the United Principalities of Cibola. This permanent endowment, overseen by a joint board of UPC officials and Louisian community leaders, funds three main programs:
- The Louisian Educational Achievement Program, providing scholarships and educational resources;
- The Louisian Healthcare Initiative, supporting medical facilities and healthcare access;
- The Louisian Economic Empowerment Fund, offering business loans and vocational training.
Donations
| Donor | Amount (in NAX€) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Nouvelle Alexandrie | €5,000,000 | Initial seed funding |
| ESB Group (Cibola) | €4,000,001 | A line of credit, redeemable in the form of goods and services from the Honourable Company for the relief fund. |
| Government of Oportia | €1,000,000 | Pledged, to be transferred within 7 days |
| Government of Natopia | €750,000 | Immediate transfer |
| Private donations in Nouvelle Alexandrie | €823,450 | Collective donations from 12,567 individuals |
| Anonymous donor | €500,000 | Rumored to be a prominent New Alexandrian business leader |
| Estate of Basil Fitzroy | €500,000 | Immediate transfer |
| Alexandrian Patriots' Association | €250,000 | Non-profit organization for the Alexandrian diaspora |
| University of Cárdenas | €100,000 | Earmarked for educational support |
| Imperial Constancian Humanitarian Council | €10,000,000 | State and private donations, collected, coordinated and coursed through the ICHC |
| Total | €22,923,451 | Initial donations only |
Additional Fundraising
| Source | Amount (in NAX€) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| "Voix pour la Liberté" Single Sales | €7,500,000 | Proceeds from 2 million copies sold |
| Cárdenas Benefit Concert | €185,000,000 | Televised event on 5.I.1737 AN |
| Total | €192,500,000 |
